PUNTA CANA ATTRACTIONS

Nestled in the end of Dominican Republic, Punta Cana boasts white beaches with fine sand and blue sapphire transparent waters, exuberant tropical vegetation, luxurious resorts and hotels to make of your stay an unforgettable experience.

Golf

Punta Cana can be considered paradise, especially by golf lovers since the natural beauty of this coastal destination frames several first quality golf courses. The Bavaro golf course, where important national and international matches are held, as well as 18-hole Punta Cana Golf Club and White Sand Golf are some of them.

More samples of wonderful golf courses in Punta Cana are Cocotal Golf Club and Catalonia Golf Club. The first, a par 72 golf course, was designed by famous Spanish architect six-time champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo, and it uses the natural land to provide the players with a path easy to remember. Catalonia Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 golf course that shares enviable views of the Caribbean Sea by featuring 9 of its holes on the coastal border.

Ecotourism

If you prefer to treat your senses exploring the mainland, a horseback ride seems to be an excellent option, because the exotic forest of the region with its tropical climate makes these excursions a truly pleasant experience the same for the most accomplished riders and for the casual ones. .

For those who seek the direct contact with nature, the National Park of the East will let them experience the fauna and the flora of the region, in its extensive protected forest that features a wide variety and abundance of marine species and mangrove ecosystems. Manatees and dolphins among other animals can be spotted here. The park is located between Bayahibe and Boca de Yuma and stretches to the neighboring island of Saona.

Saona island shows a dazzling picture of untouched beauty and has an extension of 50 square miles. Its inhabitants essentially fish for their survival, complementing their diet with the hunting of doves and pigs.

Another park, that nature fans should not miss, is Los Ojos Indígenas (The Indigenous Eyes). The gorgeous place shelters a hidden treasure at the end of the coralline stone, in the depths of the tropical forest: twelve limpid water lagoons that have been baptized with names of taino Gods can be admired there. The river that connects those streams comes from the La Torre (the Tower) mountain range and disappears into the ground a few kilometers away from the area.

For those who are family oriented, the Manati Bavaro Park has amusing exhibitions with fish, macaws and dolphins interacting with kids. By night a riding spectacle is performed resembling the one of the famous dancing Sherry horses and the Spanish School of Vienna. Located in a land extension of 32 acres, this theme park features other attractions like a Taino town, an orchid greenhouse, a small zoo as well as several aviaries where toucans, birds of prey and swans can be found. Another appeal of the site is the possibility of swimming with dolphins, an unforgettable experience, according to those who have already lived it.

Diving

Punta Cana features diving sites suitable for all levels of expertise, which will enchant any enthusiast of the sea depths with the diversity of multi-hued fish and the richness of life of its coralline bottoms. The shipwrecks of Astrom or Monika, allow beginner divers to enjoy the beauty of the marine creatures that have found a home in these sunken boats.

The coral reefs will astonish anyone rendering the opportunity to see cat sharks, manta rays and morenas in their natural habitat. For the most adventurers, Patato and La Cueva (the Cave) bear tunnels and caverns to explore, as well as impressive stone formations to admire. Here you can count on coming upon barracudas, lobsters and cat sharks.

Water Sports

Punta Cana offers visitors the opportunity of practicing an extensive variety of water sports. Sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing are some of the activities you can engage in while in this tropical paradise.

Deep-sea fishing is a sport that fishing buffs can enjoy to the fullest in Punta Cana. Every summer, sport fishermen meet in the well-equipped 43 slip-marina of Punta Cana for national and international tournaments of deep-sea fishing.

When it comes to swimming with dolphins, diving by coral reefs and in general having fun inside and outside the water, you can be sure that your vacation in Punta Cana will never let you down.